Deforestation >Deforestation is a global problem, but it is occurring most rapidly in tropical regions of the world. Most forests in other climatic areas have already been affected by human beings. They have been destroyed or preserved or systematically cut and replanted Two reasons: one is the mechanization of the logging industry. The second is the worlds hunger for forest products. These jungles are the worlds largest and last reserve of timber. Because the world needs the wood that these forests supply, they will robably be cut pi
Deforestation ➢ Deforestation is a global problem, but it is occurring most rapidly in tropical regions of the world. Most forests in other climatic areas have already been affected by human beings. They have been destroyed or preserved or systematically cut and replanted. ➢ Two reasons: one is the mechanization of the logging industry. The second is the world’s hunger for forest products. These jungles are the world’s largest and last reserve of timber. Because the world needs the wood that these forests supply, they will probably be cut
Pollution Pollution is a dirty word. To pollute means to contaminate-to spoil something by introducing impurities which make it unfit or unclean to use. We see it, smell it, taste it, drink it, and stumble through it. We literally live in and breathe pollution, and, not surprisingly, it is beginning to threaten our health, our happiness, and our very civilization y Types: air water soil noise c,etc Present Situation: Man are destroying the ecological balance by deforestation, uncontrolled use of insecticides and fertilizers. the dumping of sewage and chemicals into water. If no actions are taken the future of the world is frightening
Pollution ✓Pollution is a “dirty” word. To pollute means to contaminate—to spoil something by introducing impurities which make it unfit or unclean to use. We see it, smell it, taste it, drink it, and stumble through it. We literally live in and breathe pollution, and, not surprisingly, it is beginning to threaten our health, our happiness, and our very civilization. ✓Types: air ~ ; water ~ ; soil ~ ; noise ~ , etc. ✓Present Situation: Man are destroying the ecological balance by deforestation, uncontrolled use of insecticides and fertilizers, the dumping of sewage and chemicals into water. If no actions are taken, the future of the world is frightening
Teaching Outline Pre-reading Questions Passage Analysis Form Theme and structure Language points Useful expressions Class activities Weekly quiz
Teaching Outline • Pre-reading Questions • Passage Analysis ￭ Form ￭ Theme and Structure ￭ Language points & Useful expressions • Class Activities • Weekly quiz
Pre-reading Ouestions + 1. What doesfable mean? 2. What can this fable for tomorrow be about 3. What are the problems relating to the future most people are concerned about
Pre-reading Questions 1. What does “fable” mean? 2. What can this fable for tomorrow be about? 3. What are the problems relating to the future most people are concerned about?
Passage Analysis o Form: fable(a brief tale, dealing w things in life, often told to teach a moral le o Main theme, to convince the reader of the seriou effects of pollution resulting from the massive and indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides o Structure the main ideas Part I(LI-14) All life in harmony with its surroundings Part I(L15-34) The coming of a strange blight Part I(L35-39) The stricken world silenced by people themselves
Passage Analysis o Form: fable (a brief tale, dealing with fundamental things in life, often told to teach a moral lesson.) o Main Theme: to convince the reader of the serious effects of pollution resulting from the massive and indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides. o Structure & the Main Ideas Part I (L1-14) All life in harmony with its surroundings Part II (L15-34) The coming of a strange blight Part III (L35-39) The stricken world silenced by people themselves